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Colorado Avalanche linked to 3 potential goalies by NHL Insider


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Josh Tupper
September 19, 2023  (10:49)
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NHl training camps will open up later this wee. Before camps even open it appears that the Colorado Avalanche are already struggling with an injury in goal, to backup goalie Pavel Francouz. This has forced the Avalanche to turn their attention to the trade market for a potential replacement.

According to Adrian Dater, a Colorado Avalanche insider, the Avalanche have identified three leading candidates as a potential solution. Those 3 goalies are UFA Jaroslav Halak, Calgary's Dan Vladar and Montreal's Casey DeSmith.
"Avs looking for new backup goalie. Halak, Vladar and DeSmith leading candidates. Francouz out a while with more injury stuff."

Halak, 38, spent last season with the New York Rangers posting a record of 10-9-5 with a 2.72 GAA, a .903 save percentage and one shutout in 25 games.
When it comes to Calgary's Dan Vladar and Montreal's Casey DeSmith, both can be easily moved by their current teams due to their current depth in goal.
Which goaltender do you think would be the best fit for the Colorado Avalanche? Let us know what you think in the poll below!
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Colorado Avalanche linked to 3 potential goalies by NHL Insider

Which goaltender would be the best fit for the Avalanche?

Casey DeSmith6425.4 %
Dan Vladar5622.2 %
Jaroslav Halak8634.1 %
Other4618.3 %
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